DE12 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.2km from Moira in Moira. Administratively it sits within Ashby Woulds ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE12, DE12 6BY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00131694 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, DE12 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, DE12 6BY.
531
40
£ 42,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 40, DE12 6BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £390k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6BY. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 390,000
9 sales · Mean £ 389,772
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE12 6BY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moira Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Moira Miners Welfare Club0.5 km
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- Rawdon Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Conkers Heart Of The National Forest0.7 km
- Eden Bistro Limited0.1 km
- The Hub Cafe0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent10.5 km
- Willington13.1 km
- Polesworth13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Station Drive0.2 km
- Crossroads0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE126BY · Data under Open Government Licence